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Code Ninjas vs European Wax Center Franchise Cost 2026

Code Ninjas runs $169K–$339K. European Wax Center runs $370K–$574K. The gap at midpoint: $218K.

Code Ninjas

$169K–$339K

total investment

Investment Difference

$218K

Code Ninjas costs less

European Wax Center

$370K–$574K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Code Ninjas European Wax Center Lower Cost
Total Investment $169K–$339K $370K–$574K Code Ninjas
Franchise Fee $26,000 $45,000 Code Ninjas
Royalty Rate 8.0% 6.0% European Wax Center
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 4.0% Code Ninjas
Net Worth Required $250K $500K Code Ninjas
Liquid Capital $100K $350K Code Ninjas
Est. Break-Even 8.4 yr 11.8 yr Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$169K–$339K
Franchise Fee
$26,000
Royalty
8.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$380K
Full Code Ninjas Cost Breakdown →

European Wax Center Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$370K–$574K
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$800K
Full European Wax Center Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Code Ninjas costs $218K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. European Wax Center also wins on royalty rate.